Do you need urgent help?

If you need to speak to someone right now, here are some confidential options which provide 24/7 support.  If you're worried you might hurt yourself or someone else, please call 999, or go to your nearest A and E.

Lifeline

For people who are experiencing distress or despair.

0808 808 8000

Childline

Helps anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night.

0800 1111

Samaritans

24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You don't have to be suicidal to call us

116 123
More information on crisis support

Shannon Clinic Patient Advocacy Service

We offer free independent and specialist advocacy, advice and information for people with mental health problems who are also detained patients in the regional forensic medium secure unit.

The aim of the service is to empower clients to reach greater independence and recovery through the use of advocacy. It is offered in order to help clients to achieve these goals.


Shannon Clinic Advocate Paul McMonagle explains how a Mental Health Advocate can help get your voice heard. 

"“You speak up for me when I find it difficult and have shown that you are independent.”"

Areas we cover

The service is offered within Shannon Clinic which is a regional unit. Patients come from all trust areas in NI.

How to refer to us

You can refer through your trust, other hospitals/secure units, CFMHTs and prisons.

How to contact us

Address:
Shannon Clinic
Knockbracken Healthcare Park
Saintfield Road
Belfast
BT8 8BH

You can also contact our Patient Advocate:

Paul McMonagle 
Paulb.mcmonagle@belfasttrust.hscni.net 
paul.mcmonagle@mindwisenv.org
028 95 046514.

 

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